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April 21, 2010 • Outbreaks
April 20, 2010 • Hepatitis A
Hastings Michigan Sub with Hepatitis A
According to press reports, a substitute teacher in Hastings was diagnosed with Hepatitis A exposing students and staff at all four elementary schools in the district. The teacher worked at each school within the past few weeks. The Hastings superintendent sent a letter to parents home with each student explaining …
April 20, 2010 • Salmonella
Wo Chong Alfalfa and Clover Sprouts Salmonella Recall
The California Department of Public Health is urging consumers who purchased Wo Chong brand alfalfa and clover sprouts not to eat the products due to possible salmonella contamination. The products are distributed by Wo Chong Co. Inc., San Francisco. Routine testing of the sprouts found positive results for salmonella, said …
April 20, 2010 • Press Releases
Suspected E. coli Illnesses in Washtenaw County, MI Spur Public Health Warnings
Ten illnesses in Washtenaw County, Michigan, appear to be E. coli infections, although the county is awaiting final test results. The Washtenaw Public Health Department is urging anyone with symptoms of E. coli infection to contact the health department while it investigates the possible source. …
April 19, 2010 • Outbreaks
April 17, 2010 • Outbreaks
April 17, 2010 • Listeria
Stop & Shop Recalls Frozen Spinach and Artichoke Dip
Product Recalled Due to Possible Listeria Contamination Following notification from its supplier, Stop & Shop announced a voluntary recall of Stop & Shop Frozen Spinach & Artichoke Dip. The product was removed from sale due to possible contamination with listeria monocytogenes. The following product was removed from sale: Stop & …
April 16, 2010 • Outbreaks
April 16, 2010 • Hepatitis A
Westchester Dunkin’ Donuts at risk for Hepatitis A outbreak
The Westchester Health Department says some patrons of a New York doughnut shop may have been exposed to hepatitis A by an infected employee. Hepatitis A, a liver infection, is rarely serious. But the county is offering free post-exposure treatment. Acting Health Commissioner Dr. Cheryl Archbald says customers may have …
April 13, 2010 • Events & Speaking Engagements
William Mitchell College of Law (2010)
Bill Marler was the Guest Lecturer for the Food Law and Policy class at William Mitchell College of Law in St. Paul. …
April 13, 2010 • Events & Speaking Engagements
University of Minnesota Food Service and Engineering Department (2010)
Bill Marler was the guest lecturer for the Food Science and Engineering Department at the University of Minneapolis, St. Paul. …
April 10, 2010 • Outbreaks
April 09, 2010 • Outbreaks
Los Dos Amigos Salmonella Outbreak
The Los Dos Amigos restaurant in Roseburg, Oregon was the source of a Salmonella outbreak in April 2010. …
April 08, 2010 • Events & Speaking Engagements
California Environmental Health Association Annual Education Conference (2010)
Bruce Clark was in Riverside, CA to present to the California Environmental Health Association's Annual Education Conference. …
April 08, 2010 • Events & Speaking Engagements
GMA Food Claims and Litigation (2010)
Bill Marler will be in Washington, DC to address the Grocery Manufacturers Association Food Claims and Liability Conference. …
April 07, 2010 • Outbreaks
City of Alamosa Salmonella Outbreak Lawsuit - Colorado (2010)
In 2008, the municipal water system for the City of Alamosa, Colorado, was identified as the source of a Salmonella outbreak. The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) issued a bottled water advisory for residents of Alamosa and flushed the municipal water system, but not before hundreds of …
April 05, 2010 • Listeria
Unpasteurized Queso Fresco Fresh Cheese Recalled Due to Listeria
Del Bueno of Grandview, Wash., says it’s recalling 16 oz. packages of its Queso Fresco Fresh Cheese. The cheese has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria. The organism can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail and elderly people, and those with weakened immune systems. Healthy …
April 03, 2010 • Salmonella
Tom’s Barbecue Potato Chips Recalled Due to Salmonella Risk
Tom’s Barbecue Potato Chips made by Lance, Inc. in Charlotte NC. www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm206881.htm This is a voluntary recall and these chips were also sold nationwide. They possibly contain the toxin Salmonella. There have been no reports of illnesses regarding these chips. These are for the 1 oz., 2.25 oz., and 8. …
April 03, 2010 • Outbreaks
April 03, 2010 • Outbreaks
April 03, 2010 • Listeria
Kowalski’s Markets issued a voluntary recall Saturday of all hams under the private label “Kowalski’s Signature Smoked Ham
The hams, produced by Lorentz Meats of Cannon Falls and with a sell by date of 5/14/10, may be contaminated with Listeria, an organism which can cause illness. Lorentz Meats believes that they have isolated all products in question, but as a precautionary measure is initiating this recall on all …
April 02, 2010 • Listeria
NY Gourmet Salads Inc. Recalls Chick Pea Salad Because of Possible Health Risk
NY GOURMET SALADS INC. of Brooklyn, NY, is recalling 60 lbs. of its 5 lb. tubs of CHICK PEA SALAD because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others …
March 30, 2010 • Hepatitis A
Food Safety Guide for Hepatitis A
Hepatitis A is the only common vaccine-preventable foodborne disease in the United States (Fiore, 2004). It is one of five human hepatitis viruses that primarily infect the human liver and cause human illness. Unlike hepatitis B and C, hepatitis A doesn’t develop into chronic hepatitis or cirrhosis, which are both …
March 29, 2010 • Salmonella
Salmonella-tainted Black Peppercorns Recalled
Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tommy Irvin is alerting consumers to the recall of some black peppercorns that may be contaminated with Salmonella. Perfect Candy & Packaging Co., Reading, Pa., is recalling 2-ounce bags of Whole Black Peppercorns with an H.D.W. Foods Inc. label and UPC# 080869654293. The product is part of …
March 27, 2010 • Salmonella
More products recalled due to potential salmonella risk
The following products are being recalled because they could be contaminated with salmonella, an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children and others with weakened immune systems: Modern Products Inc. is recalling specific lots of various seasoning products with brands such as Spike, Vegit and …
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